Otematata Escapes

09/09/2025

🌸 Spring has finally sprung in Otematata! 🌸

The sun’s out, the air’s fresh, and the lakes, rivers and trails are calling your name. What better time to sneak away for a cheeky little escape?

At Otematata Escapes we’ve got options for every adventurer:
✨ 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments – stylish, comfy and perfect if you want your own space to stretch out.
🍻 Classic Country Pub Rooms – for the budget-savvy legend who knows it’s really about the fishing, hiking, golfing (yep, the course is right next door) and good times at the pub.

Reasons to visit? How about:
🏞️ Lakes, rivers & hikes galore
🎣 Fishing that’ll make you want to spin a few tall tales
⛳ A golf course so close you can stumble there after breakfast
🍺 Cold beers & great banter at the Best Dam Pub
🌅 Big skies, fresh air & proper relaxation

So ditch the “maybe later” and lock in your spring break now. Otematata is waiting… and trust us, it’s the Best Dam place to be.

👉 Book direct at https://www.otematataescapes.nz/booknow

19/04/2023

In our latest blog we explore why Otematata is the Best Dam Place to base yourself for both road and adventure rides.

Hey there riders! If you're looking for a destination that offers some of the most exhilarating bike rides in New Zealand, you need to check out Otematata! This place is a paradise for motorcycle enthusiasts, and it doesn't matter if you're cruising on the road or exploring alternative routes on you...

19/01/2021

In what has been a challenging year in the accommodation space, we are very proud to have achieved this Booking.com award.

19/05/2020

We would love to see you come and enjoy our region. To encourage you to see our beautiful backyard over winter, we are giving two nights in a two bedroom apartment, so you and your friends can come and enjoy Otematata. It includes a package of local goodies from our amazing producers we have in the Waitaki. To win you must like this page, tag the friends you would like to enjoy this with and share our post. Package worth over $600!! GO. Drawn 30 June - prize to be used in July or August.

08/12/2018

A bit of what's going on - click & read - mark some dates!

Speights & Summer - what a team!

16/10/2018

Only two days left to get your tickets to this hilarious show. Dinner, show and band plus help raise some funds for Harry’s Hero’s. Book now!
https://waitaki-events.ticketleap.com/faulty-towers/

18/09/2018

Are you staying this Friday night? This Friday from 8PM TRIVIA BINGO - 6 ways to win - a great range of prizes - more fun for your weekend!

This is a new and fresh fun quiz format that give you six chances to win throughout the evening (including the chance of a b***y prize!). Free entry and a ton of fun!

02/08/2018

Our new studio apartments are waiting for you now!